I've heard the talks, the stories, seen the programs, read the headlines, America is in trouble financially (or maybe it's better to say economically)!
Whatever the phrase you like to use, even the BBC have us covered and it's not a comfortable feeling! I see what's going on around me in my local area. Lots of houses for sale, whether by choice or not. Some sitting for months without a buyer. People being laid off. Budgets being slashed, the prices are up in the super market. My grocery bill is higher than it's ever been so I have to be even more frugal. I try to use coupons sometimes, but that works some of the times, because these manufacturers don't really give coupons on rice or meats or milk or the foods that are really important! Why is that I wonder?!